Tax Senior Accountant

stafffinancialgroup; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Staff Financial Group is seeking a Tax Senior Accountant in Atlanta, GA to work directly with clients, oversee tax compliance, projections, notices, and special projects. You will mentor staff, manage workflow, and apply advanced tax knowledge to support both clients and the firm.

This full-time role emphasizes strong ethics, client relationships, and delivering high-quality service in a fast-paced environment. CPA eligibility progress and ongoing professional development are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA license strongly preferred.
• Two to five years of public accounting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage tax compliance, projections, notices, special projects, and client communication.
• Mentor staff and supervise workflow while maintaining CPA eligibility.
• Identify tax issues and collaborate with partners and team to resolve them.
• Prepare or supervise tax accrual workpapers and complex returns.

Skills

Client interaction

Mentoring staff

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA license preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Tax Senior Accountant - Atlanta, GA

Who

An experienced tax professional who enjoys client interaction, mentoring staff, and delivering high-quality work with strong professional ethics.

What

Manage tax compliance, projections, notices, special projects, and client communication while identifying tax issues and guiding resolutions.

When

Full-time role with annual and interim billable hour expectations.

Where

Atlanta, GA

Why

To support client success by providing advanced tax expertise and helping develop the next generation of tax professionals.

Office Environment

A fast-paced, team-focused environment that values integrity, mentorship, and strong client relationships.

Salary

Competitive compensation with benefits.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Tax Senior Accountant who will work directly with clients to understand their businesses while overseeing tax compliance, projections, notice responses, and special projects. This role includes mentoring staff, managing workflow expectations, and applying advanced tax knowledge to support both clients and the firm.

Essential Functions

• Uphold professional ethics and maintain strict client confidentiality.
• Demonstrate commitment to high-quality service and personal attention.
• Assist with routine audits, inquiries, and notices from federal and state agencies.
• Maintain frequent client communication to provide updates and answer questions.
• Request necessary information from clients and supervisors for tax filings.
• Meet annual chargeable hour goals (1,700 hours) and interim benchmarks.
• Maintain CPA eligibility and progress toward exam completion.
• Serve as a mentor and role model for tax staff.
• Identify tax issues and collaborate with partners, team members, and firm specialists on solutions.
• Prepare or supervise preparation of tax accrual workpapers.
• Prepare complex tax returns for review and address all review notes thoroughly.
• Monitor tax law developments and assess relevance to clients.
• Assist with creating and delivering internal training sessions.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA license strongly preferred.
• Two to five years of public accounting experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of basic accounting procedures and GAAP.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to multitask.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, team environment.